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THE RADIO SOCIETY.

Last Night's Meeting.

GOVERNMENT POLICY EXPLAINED.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH:

amattering of knowledge as he (Mr. there. would be Ave companies Fletcher) had on the abject. Last starting at once. The question of November the Government appoint machines might arise.

ed a small committee under the Mr. Fletcher said he would like! chairmanship of Commander Back-the mosting to understand that the with, to consider the regulations Government thought it was wise to of wireless telegraphy and talemove slowly in a matter like this phony in the Colony and in rather than to act prematurely and due course they reported. Mr.repant later. He was sure the Considerable interest was Fletcher went through the sali-Government would be very grate- aroused in last night's meeting of ent points in the report, among fal for any assistance and advice the Hongtong Radio Society, which WAS the recommendation that the Club could tender. As held at the Volunteer Head that the Government should have regards the buying and selling of quarters, when the acting a wireless expert in the Colony, receiving sets, Mr. Fletcher aid Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. A. That recommendation the Govern the Government had no objections. G. M: Fletcher, C.M.G.) spoke as length on the Government's ent had given affect to by ask but reserred the right of introdus ing the Secretary of State for the ing restrictions if thought neces- policy regarding radio

A trained sary. Buyers were required first munication. The President of Colonies to sand out

obtain permission from the the Society (Mr. J. H. Don-electrical engineer specialised in to

Mr. Fletcher said nithorne) presided and he was wireless The Government had also Governmen:. supported by Mr. Fletcher and given attention to the Committee's the object was to safeguard the Mr. D. Tollan (Han. Becretary) recommendations in regard to the flooding of Hongkong with inferior

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The Chairman said that the meet-Fletcher went on to say that with broadcasting system. The right to ing had been called primarily to regard to broadcasting the Govern- sell receiving sets might possibir secure an exchange of views between ment was in communication with be withdrawn, or anyhow be sub- members of the Society and those the Chamber of Commerce on the jected to special conditions interested in the future of radio question of setting up in the Obtaxes. (Applause). communication in Hongkong, parti fervatory a separate transmitting Radio and Military. Imeularly with a view to ascertaining station to do its own broadcasting

Speaking of how the radio ques- the conditions upon which the Gov work as to storm and time signaletion appealed to the military ernment was prepared to allow the Government had approved of authorities, Col. Davy Gaid amateurs to work here. They were he recommendation for the estab-broadcasting in a place like pleased to have with them the Hon lishment of a wireless signal station this, especially ia the New Hr. Fletcher, who, he understood. in the Hongkong Volunteer head (Territories where communications would have been quite willing to quarters and apparatus had been were difficult, offered considerable have attended the inaugural meet ordered from England.

possibilities for the diffusion of ing of the Society and would have

military information in emergency. been present had he not mislaid the

From that point of view the mili- the tary authorities Jetter inviting his attendance. It was

were, therefore, at first intended to ask Mr. Fletcher

the taking a very close interest in the to attend the meeting at which the overnment bo urged to expedite attitude of the Government towards draft rules and regulations were to the granting of a provisional licence this question and to the progress

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to the Government's policy on broadcasting in Hongkong, especial by in view of the possibility of Mr.

Broadcasting Confusion Referring to the letter of Radio Society asking that

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be considered, but as it was thonghur radio broadcasting to any com of the Radio Club. As regards which would. undertake details of policy and organisation, that this might prove a somewhat pany

the service, Mr. Fletcher said the military view was that what protracted meeting, it was

об the sidered that it would be better to the matter seemed easy

Jever the decision of the Government it The

Government was as to the granting of licences get Mr. Fletcher to make a state- ment as early as possible in regard had been given to understand to the broadcasting company and that certain confusion existed individuals, they hoped the Govern in both America and the United would maintain a very strict con- Kingdom owing to rather premature trol over the broadcasting arrange arrangements for broadcasting, and ments to prevent any competition wal or confusion, and to enable the the Hongkong Government anxious to avoid making these military authorities, in the event mistakes The Government bad of necessity, to have at their dis- written to the Secretary of State posal a system which would be of for the Colonies asking for cum real value and which would readily Plate details of the system at Home. be placed a: the service of the He thought it was agreed by ex-Colony for defence purposes. The perts that in a place like Hongkong same line of argument applied to there could be, properly speaking, some extent to the arrangements only one broadcasting company. If for reception. The Colonial Seere- that was admitted he would cometary had referred to the chaos Jown to

the actual applications that had existed in the United |

States in the matter of broadcast. received

The Government, said Mr. Flet ing. In the technical press he cher, had had definite enquiries read that there was widespread He also desired to thank the from a newspaper, a hotel and three dissatisfaction in England en the Hongkong Telegraph, which had business firms, one of which was a

same subject It might not be boca chiefly instrumental in bring ing about the formation of the Hona kong Badio Society. They all ap

was very difficult to arrive at any was quite possible for receiving ap preciated the assistance Telegraph had rendered in arousing satisfactory conclusion as to which,paratus to introduce disturbances

Fletcher's remarks rendering neces sary some alterations in the rules The meeting to deal with the Society's rules and regulations, pro ceeded the Chairman, would be held at a later date to be announced i the press.

Before inviting Mr. Fletcher to speak, Mr. Denni thorne said be would like to say they had been successful ir securing the temporary use of the Volunteer Headquarters for th Society and would like to express his thanks, on the members' behall, to Lt.Col G. Bird for his kindness.

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local interest in wireless generally: and helping by means of news and articles dealing with this most in teresting subject to forward the -development of radio communica

tion in Hongkong.

Chinese. In weighing the merits or generally known, at any rate to femerits of these applications it the non-technical public, that it

if any, of them should be accepted. to others. Col. Davy concluded The Chinese firm in broadcasting by saying that the whole trend of might specialise in Chinese music in consideration was in the direction theatres. The hotel might specialise of a very strict control being exer fon roof garden music, while the cised. He would not say how newspaper might derote itself to it was to be done, but merely indi Beuter telegrams. There were these cated how the whole subject appeal- Awaiting Reply From London questions to be considered and the led to the military authorities.

Government was anxious to get t

((Applause). The Chairman mentioned that a letter was sent to the Government est system and the best type of

Monopoly Inadvisable. by the Society, following the pass broadcasting. It was exactly here

The Chairmati asked if any one ing of a resolution at the inaugural that the Radio Society could be of!

assistance. For instance desired to put questions or make meeting, asking "that the Govern ment be urged to expedite the migh: persuade the enterprise: any remarks granting of a provisional licence for be had mentioned to arrive at a The granting of the monopoly of joint programme which would preselling receiving sets to any com radio broadcasting to any companydace the greatest satisfaction and pany was described by one which will undertake such service.'

speaker The Government had replied stat pleasure to the people. The Governas inadvisable. This was the cause ing that "the question of the polierent did not wish to rush in and of the trouble in England, he said. I to be adopted with regard to wire sive a monopoly to a company which less broadcasting generally has been might provide a programme as

tisfactory to the majority of the referred to the Secretary of State

for reply from Home before for the Colonies and, pending fun people. That was one of the sub

issuing rules and regulations as to jects he wanted the Society to con- the sale of receiving seta," Mr. ther instructions, permission tc sider. erect such apparatus cannot be

Fletcher said that that was the Apparatus Monopoly. granted."

The Chairman said he regretted that the Government had not seen its way to grant the Society's re-

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intention of the Government at rescinded if interference were As regards the receiving appara- tus the Government had a number present. When the expert arrived, caused to other wireless installs-

The diagram shown below IB- of enquiries 28

which he hoped would not be tions in the Colony.

Mr. Fletcher, replied that the presents 20 pots of geraniums, various questions arose. The long, he would be able to give the quest. In Great Britain & pro-árst

which objection was not so much a mar-which are so arranged that they WAS should they be all Government

ter of interference as of the form 13 perfect squares. The

information

visional licenco was granted to of British make. The second was would enable them to issue rules. method by which these provision- florist sold six of the plants, and 3 company peading the drawing up would the reasons for specifying The Government was safeguarding a licences were to be granted. when they had been taken away, of proper regulations, and this one type appeal to the broadcast itself by allowing any receiving sets These people who applied for the pot a single square remained. could be done here in such a waying company, which would not with the stipulation. that they re-licences would require some re- Can you discover which pleate that a wave length could be used broadcast and spend a large sum served the right to impose any turn for their investment, and as were removed? which would not interfere with of money upon the programme up-conditions or fees at a future date. far as he could see it would have Navy, Military or commercial leas it had the menopoly of selling Mr.A. Hicks asked whether, if the to take the form of a tax. stations. He hoped the Government the machines. Supposing the applicant conformed to the condiMr. Hicks said it was definitely would see its way to revise its monopoly was granted and the tions laid down, the Government stated at the inaugural meeting of the Society' that one company That Mr. Donnithorne then question of type arose! called upon Mr. Fistcher to address again was a question upon which would be prepared to grant permie was willing to set up broadcast- the Club could give its advice.sion for the installation of reing apparatus on a provisional Again there was the question as ceiving sets.

decision.

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licence with no sort of condition

Mr. Fletcher said the Govern ment had had no such application

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to whether amateurs should be Mr. Fletcher replied in the afirma-of return at all. Hop. Mr. Fletcher said that he at-debarred from using their pwn ma- tive and said permission had already tended the meeting in the hope of chines. He was sure there were been given to a few. gathering some useful information some who had not the slightest Mr. Hicks, referring to the before it.

After farther discussion. the. on the technical aspect of radio desire of listening in on many things difficulties which Mr. Fletcher communication in "Hongkong, which but would like to practise experi said would be experienced in Chairman expressed thanks to Mr. was what the Government wantments separately from the broad making a selection from the Fletcher for his attendance, and for casting programme. How far this five applicants for broadcasting the information on the Government's ed At present the Government should be allowed was the ques- licences, remarked that the Gov policy regarding broadcasting. He the public service tion confronting the Government ernment would in any case even-hoped that in the near future say officer who had specialised and they hoped to profit by the tually have to come to a decision a provisional licence would be In the subject and they relied experience gained in England. If when a permanent licence was granted. He would be glad to have for their guidance upon assis the Government accepted the granted. There was therefore no tance from outside.

He mention proposal to grant a provisional reason why it should not now further assistance from Mr. Fletcher ed his obligation to Mr. Malville licence to any company under-grant a provisional licence, especi- to forward the objects of the Smith who had given him such undertaking broadcasting, then ally as such licence could be Society and broadcasting generally.

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The above diagram shows how the 20 pots of geraniums were arranged so as to form 13 different perfect squares The dotted lines indicate the squares.

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